Glen Spey 2012 10 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glen Spey 2012 LotG

Glen Spey

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
10 years
ABV
54.6%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glen Spey
Distillation Year
05.01.2012
Bottling Year
27.01.2022
Cask Types
Ex-Wine Barrique

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Lowest Price:€73.22(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, had a dram earlier. 🥃 Nose is lovely, sweet like apples and pears. Bit of vanilla too. Palate is smooth, honeyed 🍯. Warmth spreads nice, no harshness. Finish lingers abit, spicy oak coming through. 🔥 Proper comforting favour. Would definately have another. Cheers mate. 🍻

2#2

Ooh, that's a proper interesting nose on this one... I'm getting, like, a bit of honey 🍯 and some kind of... stewed fruit? Maybe apple. Tastes quite rich, a bit o' spice. Peppry? Aye, that's it. And something a bit woody, like an old forest floor. 🌲 Finish is nice and warm. A bit drying. Quite enjoyable, I'd say. 👍

3#3

Gonna be honest, this one’s a bit of a wild ride. 😵‍💫 Right, so first sniff... it's like sticking your nose into a bag of smoked paprika someone left next to a jar of honey. Weirdly nice though. A bit of that old leather and damp wood smell, ya know? Taste-wise... oh, blimey. That’s... strong. 🥃 It hits you with this big, spicy kick – like Christmas pudding spices that’ve been set on fire. Then there’s this syrupy sweetness trying to calm it all down. It’s not smooth, more of a rollercoaster. Leaves your tongue all tingly and warm, and that smoky, sweet thing just kinda hangs about. It’s not one I’d neck after a long day, more like a “sitting by the fire and pondering life” kinda dram. Different. Properly different. 🤔

4#4

Blimey, this wisky's got a right floral burst 🌸 an' a bit o' peppery zing. Tastes like some fruity apples 🍎 an' ends all smooth with vanilla. Proper lovely, innit? 🥃 Sometimes the spice kicks in, but it's bloody brilliant overall. 👍

5#5

First sip, kinda hits you with a spciy warmth, like pepper and a bit of citruss. Then it mellows into a sweet, honeyed finsh. Really smooth aftertaste, perfect for sipping slow. 🥃😊

6#6

Proper smoky this one, like a bonfire in autumn. 🌲 Got a nice spicy kick, with some fruity notes coming through – maybe apples or pears? Really warms you up on a cold night. Cheers mate! 🥃

7#7

Oh wow, this is quite lovely 👃 First thing I get is a nice waft of vanilla and some honey, maybe a bit of toffee? There's a gentle, dry oakiness in the back too. Taking a sip... it's got a creamy, almost buttery feel. 🔥 Then there's a lovely burst of stewed fruits – plums and apples come to mind. A whisper of cinnamon spice lingers. The finish is where it really shines. It's long and warming, leaving a beautiful, dry, slightly oaky note with a hint of dark chocolate. Really moreish. Overall, it's a very well-balanced dram. 👍 Smooth enough for an easy evening sipper, but with enough depth to keep you interested. Would pair brilliantly with a good book and a comfy chair. 😊

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